Be Encouraged - Ralph Siradex

1 Samuel 30:5 -8
..... 5. And David's two wives were taken captives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite.
6. And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God.
7. And David said to Abiathar the priest, Ahimelech's son, I pray thee, bring me hither the ephod. And Abiathar brought thither the ephod to David.
8. And David inquired at the LORD, saying, Shall I pursue after this troop? shall I overtake them? And he answered him, Pursue: for thou shalt surely overtake them, and without fail recover all.

Beloved, I want you to know that things around you may not support you, the world system and economy may not support you, your family may not be encouraging, but when you put your trust in the Lord your God, you are sure more than a conqueror.

The Bible verse above talks about the affliction of Ziklag and how David encouraged himself in the Lord and an account of his victory was given in the rest of the chapter. Be encouraged like David and stand firm in faith for you shall surely overcome. Not just that there's a light after every tunnel but when you are persistent and partner with God, VICTORY is certain.

Always learn to seek His face and counsel at all time before any decision or step is taken. Remember He knows the end from the beginning and He knew you before you were formed in your mother's womb.

Believe in God, trust in His might, have faith in ALL His WORDS and you shall then overcome every stronghold this week and beyond. Remember Isaiah 55:11 ...So will My word be which goes forth from My mouth; It will not return to Me empty, Without accomplishing what I desire, And without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it.

Put behind you all False Evidence Appearing Real (FEAR), look away unto Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our FAITH and then, you can pursue after that career, the choicest houses, cars, marriage, witty inventions, ideas and make them all yours.